To Remote or Not Remote? A Tale of Two Firms

For most architecture, engineering, and construction firms, remote and hybrid work arrangements are now essential for retaining and finding talent. However, with this new reality come myriad engagement challenges, and HR professionals find themselves caught between top leaders concerned about productivity and employees demanding flexibility. Is there a way to bring everyone together? In this session, you will hear from two talent-management experts who are facing issues of employee mental health, burnout, return-to-office challenges, and the impact of staffing needs. Identify why firms are struggling to maintain communication, collaboration, and recognition within remote teams and how they can resolve challenges.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify which of the many pandemic-related work issues are the most critical at their firm.
  2. Design strategies for addressing the most crucial issues affecting employee engagement.
  3. Gain three ideas that can be turned into action plans that respond to the challenges of hybrid work.
  4. Employ a road map to closing the gap between what firm leaders expect and what their employees need.

  • Anne Davis
    Assistant Director of H.R. - H2M Architects + Engineers
  • Joel Peterson
    Associate Director of Human Resources - Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, P.C.